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	Ofuro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		An ofuro differs from a conventional western bathtub by being of a deeper construction, typically in the region of 33 inches (0.8 m).
		Ofuro are sometimes left filled with water for several days, although this practice has largely disappeared because of the requirement for disinfecting the water.
		Ofuro are part of a Japanese ritual of bathing.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ofuro (230 words)

	The Honolulu Advertiser - Homescape
		Often called "furo" in the West, "ofuro" is the preferred term among Japanese as a sign of respect for the humble vessel entrusted with the cleansing of the body, as well as the soul.
		Unlike the early ofuro, modern tubs are commonly made of synthetic materials such as acrylic, tile and stainless steel.
		Whether the ofuro is a no-frills acrylic tub — or a souped-up, top-of-the-line, hinoki wood masterpiece boasting jets and stereo sound, the end result is the same.
	homescape.honoluluadvertiser.com /homes/february05/hs0205_st2 (956 words)

	Ofuro Japanese Traditional Mineral Bath, Powders, Bath Liquids, Sea Salts at Ecclecstacy Arts™, fragrant Mineral
		The tradition of soaking in a bath on a daily basis is such a deeply rooted Japanese custom because, in addition to keeping the body clean, it keeps the body and mind healthy.
		Ofuro bath powders and liquids enhance theenjoyment as well as the therapeutic effects of bathing and let you experience this timeless Japanese Traditional in your own tub.
		The Japanese have always known that a warm, comforting bath, or "ofuro", is the best therapy for a weary body and mind.
	www.ecclecstacy.com /ofuro.html (1131 words)

	OFF BASE RENTALS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Most private rentals have Japanese style bathtubs called an "ofuro," and are usually made of plastic.
		An ofuro is similar to a hot tub, so don't use soap or oil as it is used for soaking, NOT bathing.
		A note of caution, ensure that the tub is full of water or at least two inches above the water circulation holes on the side of the tub before you light the burner, and that the burner is OFF before you empty the water from the tub to prevent damage to the unit.
	housing.cnfj.navy.mil /off_base_rentals.htm (819 words)

	Driftwood Handmade Baths - FAQ
		While traditional Japanese ofuro's used wood fires to maintain heat in the bath, we are not big fans of the modern equivalent with heater and pump.
		We see no advantage in keeping the ofuro full of water and indeed the requirement to have some form of disinfectant such as chlorine or hydrogen peroxide in the water constitutes a major disadvantage.
		Much of the pleasure of taking an ofuro is the pleasure of the different salts used and with a constantly full ofuro, even this cannot be changed.
	www.driftwood.ie /faq.html (1049 words)

	SPA Magazine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		And Ofuro’s whimsy, which fortunately never eclipses its natural surroundings (but requires some good humor), is abundant: from the wooden deer at the entrance to colorful prism sculptures that scatter broken light against the trees.
		Sitting with a few other spa-goers in one of Ofuro’s three coed saunas, I stared out to the forest through a large diamond-shaped window that acted as a frame for the nature outside.
		Ofuro, meaning “bath” in Japanese, subtly incorporates appropriate cultural elements—soothing Japanese music and calligraphic paintings—to create a loosely interpreted Zen retreat in the forest.
	www.spamagazine.com /articles/86022004.asp?bar=places (1759 words)

	LINKS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		For many Americans, using the ofuro is a new experience, which rapidly becomes popular during the exercise.
		As you enter the ofuro, there will be shelves on which to place your footwear.
		After you have undressed, proceed to the bath area with your washcloth, pan (there usually are plastic wash pans available in the ofuro) and soap.
	www.stethem.navy.mil /customsjapan.asp (1503 words)

	Lycos 50 with Dean... Ofuro, Acupuncture & Minnie Driver
		Movers and Shakers: Ofuro, Acupuncture and Minnie Driver
		The goal is to dissolve the stress of the day and become one in harmony with the outside world.
		Some of the more upscale spas across the globe are also including an Ofuro hot tub in their list of rejuvenating treatments.
	50.lycos.com /022405.asp (721 words)

	Ofuro - Japanese Bath
		In the past, Japanese people enjoyed the daily ritual with their friends and neighbours in a public bath (the sento) or in a hot spring bath (the onsen).
		It was not until the middle of this century that the provision of a water supply made it possible for most people to have a private ofuro, although the onsen and the sento remain popular for many Japanese people.
		Soaking, submerged to the chin, it is a time for relaxation and contemplation, a sensual pleasure and a feeling of well-being and harmony with the natural surroundings, perhaps the garden or landscape beyond.
	www.japaneselifestyle.com.au /culture/ofuro.html (230 words)

	advice 3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Most private ofuro have some sort of shower in them, usually a hose with a shower head attached directly to the ofuro faucet.
		The typical bathing senerio is to sit on a low, plastic or wooden stool and dump basins of water over yourself to wash and rinse.
		The vast majority of public ofuro are separate sex, so at least you won't have to worry about that.
	www.mindspring.com /~theduffields/info/advice3.htm (473 words)

	Ofuro-Bath - FAQ
		A1 OFURO is a Japanese word meaning Japanese Bath.
		The products are very kind to your skin … but if you have abnormal skin problems you may want to consult your Doctor before using.
		A maximum temperature of 108 F is suggested … but please test the water temperature before entering the bath … if it appears to be too hot, add cool water.
	www.tokyotours.ca /ofuro/faq.html (285 words)

	COMGÁS Natural (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Natural gas will also be used in fireplaces and to heat water for showers, ofuro bathtubs and swimming pools, and even drive a fountain in a small pond.
		Some of the top architects, decorators and landscapers who are taking part in the show have opted for using natural gas, mainly because it is practical and environment-friendly.
		Ricardo Pinto has installed an ofuro of this type for relaxation in his Middle Square.
	www.comgas.com.br /templates/us_acomgas.aspx?page=744&idiom=2 (512 words)

	Ofuro Bathtub Design - Big Bathtub Guide
		Ofuro prices: Remember all tubs are custom made to fit your bath design.
		The largest winter gas expenditure is, without a doubt, the ofuro, or bath.
		ofuro is a small room with a tub and a shower outside the tub area.
	www.bigbathtubguide.com /ofuro-bathtub-design.html (670 words)

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		The ofuro is in something like a big shower stall/room and also has a cover.
		The basic rule is, everyone shares the ofuro, so you have to keep the water clean.
		The area outside the ofuro is where you clean yourself, such as a shower.
	www.blogger.com /email-post.g?blogID=6788480&postID=110528564062933425 (376 words)

	Japanese Bathtubs For You
		The Ofuro Japanese bathtub has its ancestry in the Japanese volcanic baths known as Onsen.
		The Ofuro Japanese tub, which is usually twice as large as the average American bathtub and is designed for sitting in, is found in most households in Japan.
		The Ofuro, or Japanese bathtub, is designed more for relaxation than for cleansing.
	www.bathtubsforyou.com /Japanese-bathtubs.html (241 words)

	searanchbuilder.com - The Making of a Japanese Style Bath (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Japanese are famous for their onsen, hot springs, and equally inviting ofuro, baths, in which one showers before getting into a hot soaking tub.
		I recall chill winter nights in Kyoto, where soaking in the small ofuro in my very old and drafty traditional home were a welcome respite from the biting cold.I felt that this home would not be complete without a Japanese style soaking tub, so we equipped this 12 x 12 sq.
		The room recalls an earlier bath I built in the Bay Area, at 80 Fay Avenue.
	www.searanchbuilder.com /ofuro.html (220 words)

	Bathtubs - Greek, Japanese - Keidel Bath, Plumbing, Kitchen - Cincinnati, OH
		Available in 17 different colors, the Greek tub, may be used with shower doors.
		The typical Japanese bath (Ofuro) consists of a tub deep enough for the bather to immerse the body up to the neck when sitting.
		Victoria and Albert's modern sit tub, The Sorrento, is based on the traditional Japanese ofuro and offers a refreshingly different experience - side by side shared bathing.
	www.keidel.com /design/select/tubs-greek.htm (388 words)

	Lifestyle: Bathrooms in Japan
		Since Japanese "toire" and "ofuro" are separate and small, and even the unit-style bathroom is very small in Japan, American bathrooms seem very large and spacious.
		Our "Ofuro" was also supplied with a temperature control when I was a kid.
		Usually Japanese families share the bath water to soak their bodies, but it is getting harder these days to match times to take a bath because of strict schedule's.
	www.geocities.com /miyuki4911/bathroom.html (1083 words)

	Choose a japanese wooden bath or ofuro from our catalogue
		Unlike traditional Japanese ofuro, our ofuro's are not designed to be left full of water.
		Given the many health scares surrounding chlorine, bromine and other disinfectants, as well as the odour issue, we are confident this is the safest and most environmentally friendly system.
		The enhanced ofuro's generally have a 100mm thick wall which is constructed in the same fashion as our other baths and include an overflow.
	driftwood.ie /stan_ofuro.html (349 words)

	Montreal - Home - Ofuro Spa
		Sprawled along ten acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, rivers and waterfalls in the Laurentians region of Quebec, the Ofuro Spa is an oasis of peace and tranquility.
		Located in the picturesque town of Morin Heights, the spa's Japanese-style architecture and wooden pagodas are designed to blend in with the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and countryside for an effect that is truly a marvel to behold.
		Established in 2000 and built to be in complete harmony with nature, Ofuro invites you to unwind and alleviate all your accumulated stress; you are in the capable hands of their team of professional spa and massage therapists.
	english.montrealplus.ca /portal/profile.do?&profileID=675590 (283 words)

	ofuro tubs Home Hardware - Compare Prices and Reviews - Shop Smart at Shopzilla!
		This Japanese Soaking Tub, or Ofuro, is an oval Asian style tub...
		This Japanese Soaking Tub, or Ofuro, is a drop-in, round Asian...
		Asian and Japanese Soaking Tubs and Japanese Ofuro.
	www.shopzilla.com /7Y_-_cat_id--25000300__keyword--ofuro+tubs (758 words)

	JapanCorner - The Benihana Guide to Japan
		Today many Japanese people prefer to sleep in beds, so often times the tatami mats are covered with carpet and all the fittings of a western-style bedroom are present.
		The Japanese bath (ofuro) is more than just a bath – it is a cultural tradition.
		Kitchens are always equipped with a rice-cooker, a hot-pot for tea and a hutch where Japanese dishes are stored.
	www.japancorner.com /japanese_home.asp (1366 words)

	TruHeat SJB - Manufacturers of Electrical Hot Tub and Spa Heaters
		The Romans used their hot bath spa (caldarium) to replenish the mind and body, and the term "spa," Hungarian for the cure, became the generic expression under the Roman Empire referring to the natural springs in Spa, Belgium.
		Japanese custom included the use of "ofuro" or hot water bathing in freestanding wooden tubs, and occupational forces from World War II brought this knowledge back with them to the United States.
		The first Japanese "ofuro" inspired hot tubs began to emerge in California in the 1960’s.
	www.truheatsjb.com (225 words)

	ofuro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Ofuro - Japanese bath Taking a bath has always been an integral part of Japanese life.
		The OFURO Japanese Aromatherapy Love Story · Click Here · Disclaimers 2005 GOSHU Corporation all right...
		The ofuro is painstakingly hand crafted of the traditional hinoki, also known as port orford cedar (other woods, such as teak are also available).
	www.hotvsnot.com /search/?s=ofuro (256 words)

	Japanese Bath Tub » California Body Care (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Japanese bathroom consists of two rooms: a first room with a sink and a second, the actual bathroom with a shower and a deep bath tub...
		OFURO is a Japanese word meaning Japanese Bath.
		The typical Japanese bath (Ofuro) consists of a tub deep enough for...
	www.californiabodycare.com /reference/bath_spa/29/japanese-bath-tub.html (835 words)

	Russian Banya - Russian Sauna - Banya Relatives
		Sometimes it seems that the masseur beats his client; however the latter has an extremely pleasurable experience: his body is relaxing and his muscles become very flexible.
		There are two types of Ofuro: traditional water bath (furo) and its cedar sawdust variation.
		In its second variation the cedar sawdust, which perfectly absorb sweat and extract aromatic and healing substances, are heated to 60 °C. Finnish Sauna
	www.saunahistory.com /relatives.htm (648 words)

	SeaOtter Wooden Hot Tubs - Cedar Hot Tubs, Wood Tubs, Japanese Ofuros
		Our wooden tubs and wooden ofuros can be used as simple quiet soaking tubs or as hot tubs with jets.
		The Japanese Ofuro can be circular, elliptical or rectangular.
		We carry a full line of hot tub and ofuro accessories including spa covers and spa heaters.
	www.woodentubs.com (209 words)

	The Spa Depot's Hot Tub History
		These were instead huge aquatic recreational arenas where hundreds of citizens at a time could soak, lounge, and engage in lively, sometimes even boisterous socialization with friends, relatives, neighbors and business associates.
		In Japan, hot water bathing in freestanding wooden tubs called "ofuro" has been a family custom for centuries.
		These early prototypes, inspired by the Japanese ofuro, were sometimes makeshift, often ingenious devices made from used oak barrels and vats from the nearby wineries of the region.
	www.spadepot.com /spacyclopedia/hthistry.htm (536 words)

	The Kanji SITE - A guide for students of Japanese Kanji
		Notice that when the kanji is used as part of a compound noun (e.g.
		"taifuu" or "ofuro"), an on-reading ("fuu" or "fu") is normally used.
		If you click on any of the other kanji that combine with this one, you'll see from their definition pages that they also use on-readings when forming compounds (the "wa" in wafuu, for example).
	www.kanjisite.com /html/wak/wak6.html (138 words)

	mind drops
		I bet there is going to be much confusion and lots of fighting on ofuro timings and club togethers.
		am soo sleepy, should go fer ofuro (which people call the only source of entertainment in ap house).
		i love the ofuro, especially throwing cold water at peope.
	spaces.msn.com /members/scudspace/PersonalSpace.aspx?_c= (1060 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Japan at Epinions.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Upon entering the bathing area, you must wash first and then are free to loll about in any of the baths or facilities available.
		It's customary to wash outside of the tub, using water from the tub in a long-handled bucket to wash and rinse (the water runs out through drains in the floor).
		Also, we were told the ofuro drains and the heater would clog if one used soap while in the tub.
	www.epinions.com /content_17814621828 (1385 words)

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